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Caminando Hacia La Autonomia (Walking towards Autonomy)
2019-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cherán is a Purépecha indigenous community in Michoacán, Mexico. Beginning in 2000 organized crime infiltrated the town. With time the presence of narco-traffickers and their power grew substantially. They began to raze the precious forests surrounding the community. When community members tried to defend the forests they were assassinated or kidnapped. The forest was devastated and the people terrorized. The situation put everyone’s life at risk. At sunset Cherán turned into a ghost town.
On April 15, 2011 a group of women decided to stop the situation: They covered the streets to stop the pass of the clandestine tree-cutters. Rapidly the entire community reacted and the uprising united, burning cars and setting up barricades at all the town entrances. Against all this, the politicians and local police fled Cherán in fear. The community took the city government offices like the vehicles and weapons of the police, to begin to provide security. At the same time the town decided to definitively expel the political parties to retake their traditional forms of self-government.
Four years after the uprising, community members speak to us of the different stages that have passed in the construction of their new world, where you are really giving voice to the people, in which the boss is the assembly, while the government obeys. This is the beginning of a long process of building autonomy of which each and everyone can learn.
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/490552628191247/
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Simón Sedillo has contributed to the production of a wide variety of documentary films, which focus primarily on the effects of neoliberalism and militarism on indigenous communities, immigrant communities, and communities of color in the US and Mexico. Sedillo tours universities and community centers throughout the USA screening films and facilitating discussions and workshops on political economy and geopolitics in Mexico and the USA.
Simón also teaches geopolitics and political economy and is the Coordinator for Independent Studies at SURCO for a summer and a winter study abroad program in Oaxaca, Mexico. He has been teaching geopolitics in the US and community based media production in communities in the US and Mexico for the last 15 years. Simón has a growing archive of workshops, lectures, articles, and documentary films about community based resistance to neoliberalism, militarism, and white supremacy.
Suggested Donation $6-$10
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds

Indigenous Strategies for Community Liberation
2019-10-05 14:00 - 16:00
These can be depressing and scary times in the USA, but this is also a really good opportunity to dissect our realities and begin to figure out what we are going to do to build the world in which we do want to live. This workshop/presentation will help us learn from one another while pushing one another towards self determination, self defense, and autonomy.
2PM-4PM
Suggested Donation $5-$25
This workshop will begin by defining and clarifying our understanding of 3 basic concepts for community based liberation: Self determination, Self Defense, and Autonomy. These key terms will be a recurring theme throughout the process of the workshop/presentation.
We will look at several examples of traditional forms of self governance taking place in Mexico. We will begin with the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas and working our way through different examples in Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Michoacán. These examples will include general assembly structures and practices; an overview of necessary attitudes and world views necessary to carry out these forms of self governance; and an analysis of power, powerlessness, and the exercising of collective power as strategy of attaining self determination.
A common theme through out mesoamerica has to do with a living list of indigenous principles for unity and resistance. These principles are a toolbox for day to day community organizing as well as for moments of resistance or direct action. We will go over the principles in detail and review how we can apply them to the set of goals we set up for ourselves earlier in the discussion.
To conclude we can go over the 3 basic concepts for community liberation: Self determination, Self Defense, and Autonomy once again, and begin to discuss what forms of traditional self governance we can translate into our community goals and aspirations in neighborhoods, the workplace, and in our hood.
Brought to you by…
NWIC Trio Club
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/543232036503761/
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Simón Sedillo has contributed to the production of a wide variety of documentary films, which focus primarily on the effects of neoliberalism and militarism on indigenous communities, immigrant communities, and communities of color in the US and Mexico. Sedillo tours universities and community centers throughout the USA screening films and facilitating discussions and workshops on political economy and geopolitics in Mexico and the USA.
Simón also teaches geopolitics and political economy and is the Coordinator for Independent Studies at SURCO for a summer and a winter study abroad program in Oaxaca, Mexico. He has been teaching geopolitics in the US and community based media production in communities in the US and Mexico for the last 15 years. Simón has a growing archive of workshops, lectures, articles, and documentary films about community based resistance to neoliberalism, militarism, and white supremacy.
Join us for unique, engaging, and intentional steps towards our liberation!

The Dawn Bombs / ings / Smooth Kiwi
2019-10-04 19:30 - 23:00
Join us for a night of groove-infused pop music, with sets from The Dawn Bombs, ings, and Smooth Kiwi!
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm
$6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib!
The Dawn Bombs – B’ham born blend of indie rock, groovy pop and and sweet/savory homebaked fusion.
https://www.thedawnbombs.com/
ings – Inge Chiles is a guitarist and composer now living in Seattle. Her heart is overflowing with sentiment.
https://ings.bandcamp.com/
Smooth Kiwi – Like a fresh kiwi, their music is vibrant, sweet, and satisfying. Together Carly, Connor, Bobby, and Joseph blend groove-centric jams with sensual vocals, funky bass-lines, tasteful drumming and exploration of atmospheric guitar tones, to establish a wide variety of sound from song to song.
https://smoothkiwi.com/
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/363174194587977/
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Volunteers' Meetin'
2019-10-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!

Poetrynight
2019-09-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-08-26 19:00 - 21:00
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight.
All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals.
Poetrynight got its start in Stuart’s Coffeehouse in 1995, when a group of poets gathered around a table to share their current work. It has grown over the years as it moved to different locations.
Poetrynight is a program under the Whatcom poetry series, and besides the weekly open mic/feature, can provide creative writing workshops for schools.

Dadweed / Lipstitch / Cat Valley
2019-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
DADWEED [BC]

“Dadweed blend elements of pop, rock, and emo with a 90’s aesthetic to create their unique take on a classic four-piece rock band lineup.” – Northern Transmissions (https://northerntransmissions.com/tag/dadweed-idiwr/)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAmJp2di_xs&feature=youtu.be

https://dadweed.bandcamp.com/

With local support from:

LIPSTITCH

4 friends who started as a Joan Jett cover band. Now we’re writing our own tunes with feel good vibes and pop sensibility.

https://lipstitch.bandcamp.com/releases

CAT VALLEY

dream pop-punk with a surf twist

https://www.facebook.com/catvalleyband/

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Doors at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8PM.

$6-$10 Sliding Scale / NOTAFLOF

~ The Alternative Library is ALWAYS ALL AGES ~

WEEED / Forest Ray / Supermissive
2019-09-25 21:00 - 23:55
Join us for a weird/wired Wednesday of PNW experimental psych rock!
$6-10 sliding scale supports the artists and AltLib
AltLib is always All Ages~
WEEED is a quintet of experimental musicians on double drum sets, percussion, bass, guitar, flute, synthesizers, vocal harmony and ambient live looping.
https://weeed.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH5xxVoq4g8
Forest Ray is a psychedelic rock project whose dedication to analog recording has harbored a darker, older and more intimate sound. Forest Ray’s music combines guitar driven psychedelic rock with tinges of raw synth-laced post-punk, Tropicalia flute and uninhibited performances that embody the garage punk aesthetic that fueled the group’s creation.
https://forestray.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/forestray
Supermissive is the creative effort of five individuals fusing elements of psychedelic rock and heavy metal into progressive and conceptual music about space, time, justice, injustice, life, and death.
https://supermissive.bandcamp.com/
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2359290924386299/

Poetrynight
2019-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

EnertiaCall Birthday Party For AltLib Fundraiser
2019-09-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Details TBA

Artists' Open Stage
2019-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Signups start at 7:00pm; performances start at 7:30pm
The Artist’s Open Stage is a night of creative expression: a sharing of words, music, movement, and ideas. Please join us every third Thursday by performing or curling up on the couch and enjoying the variety of talent our community has to offer.
AltLib is always ALL AGES~

IWW Meeting
2019-09-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Alternative Library – CLASSROOM, 519 E. Maple St. , Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
International Workers of the World unite!
Whatcom-Skagit IWW host a monthly communion of comrades

11:11 Writer's Communion
2019-09-15 11:10 - 13:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
com·mun·ion
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1. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.

Planned Parenthood Benefit Show feat. Necrotic Divine, Porch Cat, Vaticxnts, Beautiful Freaks
2019-09-14 19:30 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Details TBA.

i.o. / The Censors / Triage
2019-09-13 19:30 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
I.O
i.o is the music of Victoria BC multi-instrumentalist and artist Maxwell Patterson. In just five years of releasing music, Maxwell boasts an torrential discography of over 80 self-released records under the ‘io’ moniker (https://ioiomusic.bandcamp.com/) i.o has an LP out now and another slated for release with critically aclaimed and cutting edge experimental music labels PTP/Purple Tape Pedigree (NYC).
Feature on Bandcamp Daily: http://www.theneedledrop.com/articles/2014/12/i-o-four-pattern-distorted-harmony-2
With local support from:
THE CENSORS
https://www.facebook.com/TheCensorsBand/
https://soundcloud.com/kelsify/sets/censors-demos
TRIAGE
Immense sounds from Skagit Valley. Fusing elements of Drone and Industrial Rock with Post Rock as well as Noise Rock.
https://triage1.bandcamp.com/
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Doors at 7:30PM. Music starts at 8PM.
$6 supports the artists and AltLib
The Alternative Library is ALWAYS ALL AGES
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Glitchlette / Izumi Goto / Razzleberry
2019-09-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Y’all better dance to this.
IZUMI GOTO [SEA]
Singing loud with all my might, hoping words will turn out right! Strumming fast and keeping time, hoping that this sounds just fine!
With local support from:
GLITCHLETTE
A sonic onslaught of emotional catharsis, Glitchlette is an electro-pop experience to dance and cry to.
RAZZLEBERRY
not your average indie punk boy band!
Doors open at 7:30 PM, music starts at 8 PM.
$6-10 sliding scale supports the artists and the Alt Lib
~ The Alternative Library is ALWAYS ALL AGES ~
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Gordon Keepers / Magnolia Baseball / Bobby Petite
2019-08-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
GORDON KEEPERS

A veteran of the Portland, Oregon music scene, singer-songwriter Gordon Keepers returns to Bellingham in a reprise of his April show at the Alt Lib–but this time, he’s bringing his full band.

MAGNOLIA BASEBALL

Magnolia Baseball plays songs about worms, hunks, and ants. “At first Johnny wasn’t here and we were like, where’s Johnny? He showed up in the end though so it all worked out.”

BOBBY PETITE

Bobby Petite is a no-frills band that creates art for music lovers. With a keen sense of direction, this band aims to gain a following by consistent live performances with sauce and soul.

Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8 PM.

$6-10 supports the artists and your favorite local radical library and community arts center.

~The Alt Lib is ALWAYS ALL AGES~

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Glass Egg / Ends / World Record Winner
2019-08-30 19:30 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Ambient and experimental pop at the AltLib
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm
$6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib
World Record Winner – On this tour World Record Winner will perform as a duo, with Emmet Martin controlling cassettes, tape loops, and ambience, while also singing songs on guitar. They will be joined by their partner who will be providing live drawings and visuals using an overhead projector.
worldrecordwinner.bandcamp.com
Ends – Ends uses analog synths, field recordings, and audio processing software to make electronic music. This set will feature new ambient compositions with playback components and live synth improvisation.
http://ends.bandcamp.com/
Glass Egg – Glass Egg is the solo music project of Emilia Glaser, mixing etherial vocals over winding folk guitar melodies.
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Volunteers' Meetin'
2019-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-21 19:00 - 20:00

+++N O I S E+++ ++C H U R C H++
2019-08-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
+++Come BOW DOWN to the SOUND+++
NOISE CHURCH is our occasional Sunday special feature of avant-garde performance, improvised music, and experimental electronics.
Doors at 7:30pm ++ Music at 8:00pm ++ $6 suggested cover
~AltLib is always ALL AGES~
Featuring:
BEETLE BOX
Beetle Box is a solo artist splitting time between Little Rock, Arkansas and Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an experimental composer and keyboardist, he focuses on creating original, piano-centered electronic music for live performance. His intricate control at the keys triggers a plethora of intertwined acoustic and computer-generated sounds. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of different genres, his music has featured everything from dubstep synthesizers and pop-single samples to orchestral instrumentation’s and Indian temple rhythms. Beetle Box has carved out a niche somewhere between beautiful and strange, and consistently forges a unique and engaging experience for his audience.
Local support:
FISCHKOPF SINFONIKER
Strange electronic sounds emanating from the outer void.
About the debut EP, Music For A Revolution: “A tribute to Takehisa Kosugi, this interdisciplinary EP takes inspiration from Fluxus, musique concrete, and hip-hop sampling. Synthesizer drones, tape loops, vocal samples, mangled soul records, and electronic noise are employed in this sonic assault on the American establishment. Good soundtrack for tossing Molotovs and punching Nazis.”
XENOSTERRA
Ecstatic/Afro-inspired Sci-fi Industrial complete with Modulation Wheel. You might want to dance to this!
KRISTAL MCKINSTRY AND THE SPRINGS
A one-mermaid-band, concentrating this show on live-sculpted harmonic interference resonance of polytonal sources, particularly sul ponticello cello, polytonal vocals, and harmonica through instrumentally controlled feedback and Bode SSB ring modulation. Eerie atmospheric ghost pirate waltzes this time around.

New Issue / Wrinkles / The Censors / Bird & Shooter
2019-08-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Alternative Library, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Expect anything to happen at this talent-laden bill encompassing dream pop to no wave and more.

NEW ISSUE

Formerly known as Hungry Cloud Darkening, New Issue is an Anacortes-based trio whose members also play with Mount Eerie and Ever Ending Kicks. For their most recent EP, they recorded as a Farfisa/Acetone organ trio. “Blending elements of incredible vocal harmonies, sharp witted lyricism, and creative talents behind every instrument from 12 stringed acoustic guitar to synthesizers, vibraphone, and trombone.” – http://www.anacortes.net

WRINKLES

Wrinkles is a five-piece indie rock band from Missoula, Montana. Their songs range from sparse, ominous dream pop to guitarmanized rock anthems, but are tied together with the band’s propensity for interlocking hooks and melodies. Accept Wrinkles!

Local support from:

THE CENSORS

Four humans, one larynx, multiple strings, several blunt objects, and a smattering of electronic devices. Influences include no wave, krautrock, free jazz, distant children crying out in what could equally well be anguish or mirth, etc.

BIRD & SHOOTER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylhCsBeXVSA

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Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8 PM.

$6-$10 supports the artists and your favorite neighborhood radical library.

~The Alternative Library is ALWAYS ALL AGES ~

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Future Jazz: Thollem's Electric Confluence
2019-08-23 20:00 - 22:00
The Alternative Library’s Future Jazz series explores work from modern experimental composers and improvisers in the field of jazz~
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm
$6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib
Thollem’s Electric Confluence is exactly what you’d think Omni-Idiomatic music influenced by cultures from Ethiopia, Japan, China, Persia, Latin America, Ireland, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, The Balkans, Jazz, Blues, Punk, Country and the Avant Garde might sound like played on a synthesizer by ​an intense and virtuosic keyboardist.
​- Time Out, New York
While Thollem is a classically trained pianist, he prefers an improvisational approach that incorporates elements of free-jazz, post-classical, the Blues, punk, and noise. In addition, the musician’s aesthetic is informed by the years he spent involved in “grassroots politics,” as well as “anti-war and environmental activism.” Much of his twenties he lived out of a backpack as, what he would describe, an “itinerant antagonist to society.” This period also saw him putting aside music in favor of his activism and writing. Thollem explains that he would eventually go on to realize that his musical abilities offered the best way for him to “participate in making the world a better place.” Exploring his discography, it’s obvious he’s never looked back since. Still informed by his anarchist roots and living an itinerant lifestyle after all these years, Thollem’s music is a testament to his restless and prolific creative drive, as well as Art’s ability to bridge and build diverse communities.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Thollem was exposed to the music of an incredible array of communities that influenced his development ​as a musician and a person. He has spent much of his adult life touring throughout N. America and Europe.
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